General medical emergencies

Question 1

An oxygen cylinder is recognised by being:

Answer 1

Black with a white collar

Question 2

An entonox cylinder is recognised by being:

Answer 2

White or blue with a blue and white chequered collar

Question 3

The average respiration rate of an adult is:

Answer 3

16+ breaths per minute

Question 4

The average pulse rate of an adult is:

Answer 4

72 beats per minute

Question 5

The first line of action for a patient who is experiencing a vasovagal attack is:

Answer 5

Place in supine position and raise legs

Question 6

The correct terminology given to swelling of the facial tissues is:

Answer 6

Oedema

Question 7

Cyanosis is caused by:

Answer 7

A lack of oxygen in the blood

Question 8

If a patient suffers from diabetes there healing process will be:

Answer 8

Slower

Question 9

If a patient is taking phenytoin they may have a side effect of

Answer 9

Gingivitis

Question 10

Patients who suffer from hypertension have:

Answer 10

High blood pressure

Question 11

Patients who suffer from hypotension have:

Answer 11

Low blood pressure

Question 12

During CPR administration a laederal pocket mask attached to full flow oxygen will give:

Answer 12

Approx 55% oxygen

Question 13

During CPR administration an ambu bag attached to full flow oxygen will give:

Answer 13

Approx 95-98% oxygen

Question 14

A heart attack can also be referred to as :

Answer 14

Myocardial infarction

Question 15

The drug administered to a patient suffering from an angina attack as:

Answer 15

Glyceryltrinitrate spray 400mcg

Question 16

Oxygen is a:

Answer 16

Compressed gas

Question 17

CPR stands for:

Answer 17

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

Question 18

The ratio of compressions to ventilations in CPR is:

Answer 18

30:2

Question 19

The acronym, ABCDE stands for:

Answer 19

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure

Question 20

A patient may suffer from a syncope attack in the surgery if

Answer 20

They are anxious, they are in pain, sugar levels are low.

Question 21

The normal body temperature is:

Answer 21

37 degrees Celsius, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 22

The first line drug that is given to a conscious patient who is suffering from a myocardial infarction is:

Answer 22

Aspirin

Question 23

A patient who is about to suffer a tonic clonic seizure reports of:

Answer 23

An aura prior to the seizure

Question 24

A vacant glance or stare in a child can medically be related to a:

Answer 24

Petit mal seizure

Question 25

An oropharyngeal airway is used to:

Answer 25

Open an airway

Question 26

The medical emergency condition in which midazolam 10mg buccally is administered is:

Answer 26

Status epilepticus

Question 27

in 2012, The Resuscitation Guidlines of 2010 where accredited by

Answer 27

NICE

Question 28

The purpose of red blood cells are

Answer 28

To transport oxygen around the body

Question 29

The purpose of white blood cells are:

Answer 29

To fight infection

Question 30

The purpose of platelets are:

Answer 30

To enable blood coagulation

Question 31

The bodies lymphatic system is part of

Answer 31

The immune system

Question 32

The bodies lymphatic system consists mainly of

Answer 32

Leucocytes